Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – Physical Needs)

Location: Shoreham Area
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – Physical Needs)
Hours: 08:45 to 14:30 (Term Time Only)

A primary school in the Shoreham area is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with physical needs. This role will focus on helping the pupil access both their education and the wider school environment, ensuring they can fully participate in daily activities and learning. You will play an essential role in facilitating their independence, adapting learning tasks where necessary, and providing practical support throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in Key Stage 1 or the Early Years, with a strong understanding of how to support young children in their educational and personal development. You will need to demonstrate patience, reliability, and a nurturing approach, ensuring that the pupil feels supported and engaged. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life by providing the essential support they need to thrive in school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with physical needs, assisting them in accessing the curriculum
• Adapt activities to ensure the child can fully engage with their learning
• Help the pupil navigate the school environment safely and confidently
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external specialists to implement support strategies
• Encourage independence while providing necessary assistance with mobility and participation in school routines
• Follow the school’s safeguarding and behavioural policies at all times

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working in Key Stage 1 or the Early Years
• Experience supporting children with physical needs in an educational setting
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one
• A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work within a team
• The ability to be adaptable, remain calm in challenging situations and respond to the needs of the pupil
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies
• Qualifications relating to education, SEN, counselling, or psychology are not essential but will be looked upon favourably

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further apply now!

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*